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The 15 Best East Madeira Tours from Funchal

35 tours  ·  from $29

East is Santana thatch, the Ribeiro Frio trout pools, the laurel forest and the bare peninsula at the end. The 15 below sort the coach days from the 4x4 days, priced, with what each one leaves out.

Madeira: Best of the East Tour from Funchal - Terreiro da Luta gives you a quick start above Funchal
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Madeira: Best of the East Tour from Funchal

1.Best of the East Tour from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,364 reviews · 8 hours · from $42Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring eastern Madeira with a multilingual guide such as Marco, Bruno, or Patrícia. Ride from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço, and Machico in a comfortable minibus, with hotel pickup in selected areas.

“Went on this trip with my wife. Weather wasn’t brilliant, but the operator can’t be blamed for that. The guide, Bruno, was excellent, switching seamlessly between German and English he imparted a great deal of information. Although a new minibus, the back seat was not very comfortable with three people, it would have been worse had all four seats been in use.”

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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Terreiro da Luta and Senhora da Paz
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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

2.Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,994 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Spend seven hours touring eastern Madeira in a small group, from 1,818-meter Pico do Arieiro to Santana, Ribeiro Frio, Faial, Porto da Cruz, Machico, and Ponta São Lourenço. Guides such as Bruna, Pedro, Nelson, and Daniela combine local stories, careful driving, flexible stops, and an easy Levada walk.

“Excellent day trip helped by fantastic weather. Spectacular views, lots of variety, knowledgeable guide. Nice optional lunch with the whole group.”

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Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting - Pico do Arieiro, where mountain weather changes fast
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Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting

3.Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,575 reviews · 8 hours · from $37

Spend eight hours exploring eastern Madeira with a guide-driver such as Tony, Carlos, Daniel, or Benjamin. Expect mountain viewpoints, Santana’s thatched houses, a short Balcões levada walk, Porto da Cruz rum tasting, and Ponta do Rosto, with hotel pickup included.

“Perfectly structured route, I especially enjoyed Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto”

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Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk - Ribeiro Frio and the short levada walk
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Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

4.East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,194 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

You’ll travel from Funchal to Pico do Areeiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Porto da Cruz, and Ponta de São Lourenço with a multilingual guide such as Bruna, Guilherme, Diego, or William. Expect mountain views, a gentle levada walk, traditional houses, a rum tasting, and hotel pickup for $35.

“The driver/guide Rui was excellent. He was miked up and gave us information on the various sites and tidbits on route this included history of the island and infrastructure.”

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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk - From Funchal views to Pico do Arieiro
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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

5.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 787 reviews · from $63

See Madeira’s east in a small, air-conditioned minibus with a guide such as Lucy, Carlos, Tony, or Fernando. You’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, walk to Balcões in the laurel forest, eat lunch near Santana, taste rum in Porto da Cruz, and stop at coastal viewpoints.

“It was really amazing trip with Tony and the group. The mountains and the views was incredible! And tasty lunch! Worth the money!”

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Madeira East Tour from Funchal - Pico do Arieiro brings the biggest mountain views
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Madeira East Tour from Funchal

6.Madeira East Tour from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $43

Travel from Funchal across eastern Madeira with a professional guide, stopping at Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço, and Machico. Expect mountain weather, winding roads, photo stops, and a 90-minute lunch break. Guides such as Marco, Bruno, Nuno, and Roberto may lead the day.

“Good value fir money, excellent driver and guide, lots of stops to take photos, explore and have lunch”

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Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4x4 East Tour - Pico do Arieiro at 1,818 meters
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Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4×4 East Tour

7.Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4×4 East Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 280 reviews · 7 hours · from $73

Join a small group of up to eight for a seven-hour 4x4 tour from Funchal to Madeira’s eastern peaks, forest roads, Santana, and Ponta do Rosto. Guides such as Brian, John, Miguel, and Nuno have led highly praised outings, with hotel pickup, off-road driving, a levada walk, rum tasting, and free time included.

“Really amazing tour! You get to see so much in one day. It was a wonderful experience :)”

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Madeira: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest - East tour - From Camacha and Terreiro da Luta toward the high peaks
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Madeira: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest – East tour

8.Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest – East tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 251 reviews · 8 hours · from $30Best value

Travel from Funchal, Caniço, or Câmara de Lobos to Pico do Arieiro, Laurissilva Forest, Santana, Porto da Cruz, and the east coast. Expect a small group, hotel pickup, a guide speaking your language, easy walking, and striking views. Lunch and drinks cost extra.

“Very good value for money day trip. Comfortable van, knowledgeable tour guide about the country the geography and the flowers of Madeira. Stops were well designed, some better than others. There could possibly be a half day 4-5 hour option with a few less stops without missing out on much.”

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The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group - Santana’s triangular houses and the limits of the visit
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The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

9.The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Spend about seven hours exploring eastern Madeira with local guide Dino, from Pico do Areeiro above the clouds to Santana’s old houses, Porto da Cruz rum, Pico do Facho and Guindaste Skywalk. Pickup is available in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos, with lunch chosen and paid for separately.

“This was a great day out and Dino is an excellent and charming guide. As it was a Monday, fewer tourists were around and we had the tour to ourselves. Spectacular scenery and a fabulous lunch at a restaurant recommended by Dino”

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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch - Pico do Arieiro delivers the high point
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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

10.Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend a full day exploring Madeira’s east, with stops in Camacha, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Machico and Pico do Arieiro. Your guide may be Tony, Carlos, Lucy, Michael or another multilingual driver-guide. Expect mountain roads, a levada walk, lunch, wine and rum tasting.

“What a wonderful trip. Lucy our guide was fantastic. Her knowledge of the island was excellent. We went to what I consider to be the most beautiful areas. The stops were paced well. Our driver was extremely safe ( necessary on some roads). Highly reccomend.”

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Madeira: West and East Madeira Top Highlights Tour - Santana adds a touch of traditional Madeira
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Madeira: West and East Madeira Top Highlights Tour

11.West and East Madeira Top Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · from $91

Cover Madeira’s main sights in a small minibus with hotel pickup, a live multilingual guide, snacks, and time to swim in Porto Moniz. You’ll visit São Lourenço, Santana, São Jorge, Ponta do Pargo, Paul do Mar, and Cabo Girão in about 7.5 to 9 hours.

“Fantastic. The guide was great and accommodating and I had a great time. Highly recommend.”

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East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk

12.East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend about seven hours touring East Madeira in a small group of up to 16. Visit Pico do Areeiro, walk to Balcões, see Santana’s thatched homes, taste sugarcane rum in Porto da Cruz, and finish at Ponta do Rosto with guides such as Diogo, Joanna, Will, or Tony.

“I had the best day on this tour with Diogo as our amazing and hilarious guide. He made this day so much fun with so many laughs. We learned a lot about the island, met some amazing new friends, enjoyed a fantastic local lunch (followed by a rum and poncha tasting), and took in countless, gorgeous views. I couldn't recommend this experience more highly to see some of Madeira's most beautiful and unique sights. Thank you, Bearded Madeira, for an incredible day! I can't wait to come back.”

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Go East Tour - Madeira Island Excursion - Ponta de São Lourenço shows Madeira’s eastern edge
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Go East Tour – Madeira Island Excursion

13.Go East Tour – Madeira Island Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 7 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Spend nearly eight hours touring Madeira’s eastern peaks, laurelwoods, villages, viewpoints, and coast. With pickup in central Funchal, a group capped at 18, and live English commentary, you’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço, and Machico. Guide Luis is praised for his driving and clear explanations.

“In generale Tour interessante che consiglierei. La guida descrive molto bene i punti dell itinerario anche se non partecipa direttamente, per intenderci quando si raggiunge una tappa resta sul minibus. Peccato per aver acquistato il Tour in lingua italiana e non averne beneficiato.”

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Magnificent East Tour - Pico do Arieiro: Madeira at its highest-looking point
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Magnificent East Tour

14.Magnificent East Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

This 8-hour small-group tour takes you from Funchal through Camacha, Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço, and Machico. Guides such as Renato, Lionel, and Lino add local stories, humor, and careful driving. Expect up to 15 people, changing weather, and a full day on the road.

“It was great fantastic we loved it. Our guide (Lyno) he was amazing had so much information brilliant a must 100% recommend. Thank you so much 👍”

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Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side - Ribeiro Frio and the Laurissilva Forest
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Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side

15.Jeep Tour To Santana: Old Forest Full-Day East-Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours exploring eastern Madeira in a Jeep limited to eight people. With guides such as Mauricio, Justino, or Francisco, you’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Laurissilva Forest, coastal viewpoints, and Ponta de São Lourenço, with off-road routes, photo stops, and time for a local lunch.

“Going to parts that coaches could not reach and having the freedom to enjoy the day at our on pace. Our driver was thoughtful and gave us a lovely day. What he couldn’t do was improve the weather but it didn’t spoil anything.”

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